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  |journalKH=Guardian of the entrance of the Underworld and Hades's loyal servant. Herc defeated him once, but Hades has brought him back to fight Sora and his friends.<br><br>He first stood watch for Hades in "Hercules" (1997).
  |journalKH=Guardian of the entrance of the Underworld and Hades's loyal servant. Herc defeated him once, but Hades has brought him back to fight Sora and his friends.<br><br>He first stood watch for Hades in "Hercules" (1997).
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'''Cerberus''' is a three-headed hellhound who guards the [[Underworld]]. He first appeared as Hades's loyal pet in Disney's ''{{w|Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules}}'', as guard dog to the Underworld. Cerberus serves as a boss in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''.
'''Cerberus''' is a three-headed hellhound who guards the [[Underworld]]. He first appeared as Hades's loyal pet in Disney's ''{{w|Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules}}'', as guard dog to the Underworld. Cerberus serves as a boss in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''.


==Story==
==Story==
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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
Cerberus is fought after the fight with [[Cloud]] at the [[Preliminary Tournament]], and is the third boss of the [[Hades Cup]], fought at Round 30.
It is important to be able to climb on top of Cerberus's back, in order to avoid his Miasma of Darkness and Firaga Ball attacks. Alternatively, one may use [[Dodge Roll]] to avoid Cerberus's Miasma of Darkness attack, or even deft running. Going under Cerberus when he uses Miasma of Darkness will not work. Lock on to one of the outside heads and remain close to Cerberus's side.
It is important to be able to climb on top of Cerberus's back, in order to avoid his Miasma of Darkness and Firaga Ball attacks. Alternatively, one may use [[Dodge Roll]] to avoid Cerberus's Miasma of Darkness attack, or even deft running. Going under Cerberus when he uses Miasma of Darkness will not work. Lock on to one of the outside heads and remain close to Cerberus's side.


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{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Bite'''|かみつき|<br>Kamitsuki}}|None|x0.02|4|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 90)|Cerberus bites with either of his heads.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Bite'''|かみつき|<br>Kamitsuki}}|None|x0.02|4|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 90)|Cerberus bites with either of his heads.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Triple Chomp'''|一斉かみつき|<br>Issei Kamitsuki|lit. "Simultaneous Bite"}}|None|x0|6|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Cerberus bites with all three heads at the same time.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Simultaneous Bite'''|一斉かみつき|<br>Issei Kamitsuki}}|None|x0|6|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Cerberus bites with all three heads at the same time.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shock Wave'''|衝撃波|<br>Shōgekiha}}|None|—|6|—|Cerberus stomps on the ground, creating a shock wave around him.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Shock Wave'''|衝撃波|<br>Shōgekiha}}|None|—|6|—|Cerberus stomps on the ground, creating a shock wave around him.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Miasma of Darkness'''|闇の瘴気|<br>Yami no Shōki}}|Dark|—|4|—|Cerberus exhales a purple breath, causing flames to erupt from the ground.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Miasma of Darkness'''|闇の瘴気|<br>Yami no Shōki}}|Dark|—|4|—|Cerberus exhales a purple breath, causing flames to erupt from the ground.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Firaga Ball'''|ファイガボール|<br>Faiga Bōru|lit. "Figa Ball"}}|Fire|x0.02|4|Returnable<br>(Recoil: 0)|Cerberus fires big fireballs from its mouths.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Firaga Ball'''|ファイガボール|<br>Faiga Bōru|lit. "Figa Ball"}}|Fire|x0.02|4|Returnable<br>(Recoil: 0)|Cerberus fires big fireballs from its mouths.}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
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The [[Star Seeker]] Keyblade is recommended, as its aerial boost will be helpful while performing aerial combos. Cerberus often swivels around leaving Sora nothing but his back, preventing damage. Just lock onto a head and start using combos, and Bushido whenever possible. If one wishes to use more magic, use Thunder on one head until Sora has almost no MP left, then use Bushido.
The [[Star Seeker]] Keyblade is recommended, as its aerial boost will be helpful while performing aerial combos. Cerberus often swivels around leaving Sora nothing but his back, preventing damage. Just lock onto a head and start using combos, and Bushido whenever possible. If one wishes to use more magic, use Thunder on one head until Sora has almost no MP left, then use Bushido.


Use the Reaction Commands when caught between by the three heads to deal major damage. If Sora's HP gets low, stick to the edges and use Quick Run to avoid Cerberus when he jumps over to Sora. Defeating Cerberus will earn Auron +40 HP, and Sora the [[Dodge Slash]] ability ([[Counterguard]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'').
Use the Reaction Commands when caught between by the three heads to deal major damage. If Sora's HP gets low, stick to the edges and use Quick Run to avoid Cerberus when he jumps over to Sora. Defeating Cerberus will earn Auron +40 HP, and Sora the [[Dodge Slash]] ability ([[Counterguard]] in ''Final Mix'').


[[King Mickey]] can intervene if Sora's health falls in this battle.
[[King Mickey]] can intervene if Sora's health falls in this battle.
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The Cerberus and Cerberus Paradox Cups are timed battles, so one should be wary of the time constraint. Cerberus is fought alone, although Drives are available to use. Sora can use Valor Form for its quick hits, or play it safe and shoot magic bullets at Cerberus with Wisdom Form. Master Form is the most recommended form though, as all of the abilities Master Form has equipped will help Sora defeat Cerberus. Final Form is the best option (if available). Every single movement is an attack in itself, and this should buy time to keep on mashing {{Button|x}}. Do not compromise unless one has managed to take all the lesser enemies out within seconds.
The Cerberus and Cerberus Paradox Cups are timed battles, so one should be wary of the time constraint. Cerberus is fought alone, although Drives are available to use. Sora can use Valor Form for its quick hits, or play it safe and shoot magic bullets at Cerberus with Wisdom Form. Master Form is the most recommended form though, as all of the abilities Master Form has equipped will help Sora defeat Cerberus. Final Form is the best option (if available). Every single movement is an attack in itself, and this should buy time to keep on mashing {{Button|x}}. Do not compromise unless one has managed to take all the lesser enemies out within seconds.
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{{atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Bite'''|連続かみつき|<br>Renzoku Kamitsuki}}|Physical|x1.5|△|Cerberus repeatedly bites with his three heads.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Continuous Bite'''|連続かみつき|<br>Renzoku Kamitsuki}}|Physical|—|x1.5|△|Cerberus repeatedly bites with his three heads.}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Jump Trample'''|ジャンプ踏みつけ|<br>Janpu Fumitsuke}}|Trample|Physical|x1.0|△|Cerberus jumps and creates a shock wave when landing.||Shock wave|Neutral|x1.5|X}}
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Jump Trample'''|ジャンプ踏みつけ|<br>Janpu Fumitsuke}}|Trample|Physical|—|x1.0|△|Cerberus jumps and creates a shock wave when landing.||Shock wave|Neutral|—|x1.5|X}}
{{atk|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Spin Attack'''|回転攻撃|<br>Kaiten Kōgeki}}|Physical|x1.0|△|Cerberus quickly turns to the left or right.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Spin Attack'''|回転攻撃|<br>Kaiten Kōgeki}}|Physical|—|x1.0|△|Cerberus quickly turns to the left or right.}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Trap'''|はさみこみ|<br>Hasamikomi}}|Trap|Physical|x0|△|Cerberus traps Sora between his three heads. If it hits, the center and right head will bite.||Bite|Physical|x1.5|△}}
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Trap'''|はさみこみ|<br>Hasamikomi}}|Trap|Physical|—|x0|△|Cerberus traps Sora between his three heads. If it hits, the center and right head will bite.||Bite|Physical|—|x1.5|△}}
{{atk-m|col=3|{{nihongo|'''Dark Breath'''|ダークブレス|<br>Dāku Buresu}}|Bite|Physical|x1.5|△|Cerberus shoots fireballs while biting.||Fireball|Dark|x1.5|△}}
{{atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Dark Breath'''|ダークブレス|<br>Dāku Buresu}}|Bite|Physical|—|x1.5|△|Cerberus shoots fireballs while biting.||Fireball|Dark|—|x1.5|△}}
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{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Evade'''|ふせぐ|<br>Fusegu|lit. "Avoid"}}|—|—|Can be used when Cerberus uses his Trap attack.<br>Sora uses the Keyblade to prop open Cerberus's center head's mouth.}}
!style="{{style|kh2|a}}; font-size:12px" colspan="8"|Reaction Commands
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Jump!'''|かわす|<br>Kawasu|lit. "Dodge"}}|—|—|Can be used after Evade.<br>Sora pulls his Keyblade out of Cerberus's mouth, using the force to send himself high into the air.}}
|-style="{{style|kh2|b}}; font-size:11px"
{{rc|{{nihongo|'''Dog Paddle'''|スタンピート|<br>Sutanpīto|lit. "Stampede"}}|Physical|x3.0|Can be used after Jump!.<br>Sora charges up power and slams down, damaging and stunning Cerberus. Acts as a finisher.}}
!Reaction Command
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!Attribute
!Power
!Description
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|{{nihongo|'''Evade'''|ふせぐ|<br>Fusegu|lit. "Prevent"}}
|—
|—
|Can be used when Cerberus uses his Trap attack.<br>Sora uses the Keyblade to prop open Cerberus's center head's mouth.
|-
|{{nihongo|'''Jump!'''|かわす|<br>Kawasu|lit. "Dodge"}}
|—
|—
|Can be used after Evade.<br>Sora pulls his Keyblade out of Cerberus's mouth, using the force to send himself high into the air.
|-
|{{nihongo|'''Dog Paddle'''|スタンビート|<br>Sutan Bīto|lit. "Stun Beat"}}
|Physical
|x3.0
|Can be used after Jump!.<br>Sora charges up power and slams down, damaging and stunning Cerberus.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
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|rowspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Triple Chomp'''|一斉かみつき|<br>Issei Kamitsuki|lit. "Simultaneous Bite"}}||Random||—||2.30 (x3)||90%||12%||Late
|rowspan="2"|{{nihongo|'''Simultaneous Bite'''|一斉かみつき|<br>Issei Kamitsuki}}||Random||—||2.30 (x3)||90%||12%||Late
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|colspan="6" style="{{style|text|a}}"|Cerberus bites once with each head.
|colspan="6" style="{{style|text|a}}"|Cerberus bites once with each head.
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|colspan="6" style="{{style|text|a}}"|Cerberus shoots one fireball at each opponent at the same time.
|colspan="6" style="{{style|text|a}}"|Cerberus shoots one fireball at each opponent at the same time.
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==Origin==
==Origin==
Cerberus originally appears in Roman and Greek mythology. He is depicted as a multi-headed dog (usually three heads) and acts as a gatekeeper of the Underworld, preventing dead souls that has crossed the river Styx from escaping. In the myths, he is a sibling to Chimaera and the [[Hydra]]. His capture was the objective of [[Hercules]]'s twelfth and final labor.
Cerberus originally appears in Roman and Greek mythology. He is depicted as a multi-headed dog (usually three heads) and acts as a gatekeeper of the Underworld, preventing dead souls that has crossed the river Styx from escaping. Cerberus is originally a three-headed guard dog that [[Hercules]] had to battle in his trials in Greek Mythology and was a sibling to Chimaera and the [[Hydra]].


In Disney's 1997 animated movie ''Hercules'', Cerberus guards the entrance to the Underworld. Hercules briefly tames him when he travels to the Underworld to confront Hades.
In Disney's 1997 animated movie ''Hercules'', Cerberus guards the entrance to the Underworld. Hercules briefly tames him when he travels to the Underworld to confront Hades.


==Videos==
==Videos==
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! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts''
! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts''
! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts II''
! Cerberus – ''Kingdom Hearts II''

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